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RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act
To prohibit the use of materials that use the term "West Bank", and for other purposes.
- Introduced
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
Summary
Retiring the Egregious Confusion Over the Genuine Name of Israel’s Zone of Influence by Necessitating Government-use of Judea and Samaria Act or the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to prepare or promulgate certain materials (including any policy, guidance, regulation, executive order, or other work products) that refers to Judea and Samaria as the West Bank. The prohibition does not apply to U.S. obligations under international treaties or other agreements.
The bill also amends certain laws to replace the term the West Bank with Judea and Samaria.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Jan 31, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jan 31, 2025 Introduced in House
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